Top 20 Facts Fan May Don’t Know About Aerosmith

Aerosmith is one of the most successful rock bands of all time, having sold more than 150 million albums worldwide. They are also one of the most enduring and influential bands in rock history, with a career that spans five decades.

1. Aerosmith is the best-selling American hard rock band of all time.

2. The band has had 21 Top 40 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, nine number-one Mainstream Rock hits, four Grammy Awards, and ten MTV Video Music Awards.

3. Aerosmith is the second-most awarded group in MTV history, behind only U2.

4. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

5. Steven Tyler is Aerosmith’s primary songwriter, and his songs have been responsible for the majority of the band’s hits.

6. Tyler has a four-octave vocal range, which is one of the widest ranges of any rock singer.

7. Joe Perry is Aerosmith’s lead guitarist and backing vocalist. He is one of the most influential guitarists in rock history, and his style has been copied by many other guitarists.

8. Perry is also a successful solo artist, with two albums that have reached the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart.

9. Brad Whitford is Aerosmith’s rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist. He is known for his aggressive guitar playing style, which is an integral part of the band’s sound.

10. Tom Hamilton is Aerosmith’s bassist and backing vocalist. He has a distinctive growling vocal style that can be heard on many of the band’s songs.

11. Joey Kramer is Aerosmith’s drummer and backing vocalist. He is known for his powerful drumming style, which drives the band’s signature sound.

12. The members of Aerosmith are all original members of the band, and have been together since 1970.

13. The band’s name was inspired by the film “The Three Musketeers”, in which one of the characters says “all for one, and one for all”.

14. Aerosmith is one of the few rock bands that has survived the death of a band member. Original guitarist Ray Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford in 1971, after he was fired from the band.

15. Aerosmith’s song “Dream On” was originally released as a single in 1973, but did not become a hit until it was re-released in 1976.

16. The band’s biggest hit single is “Walk This Way”, which reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1977.

17. Aerosmith’s album “Rocks” was ranked number 176 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

18. The band has toured extensively throughout their career, and have performed in all 50 states of the US, as well as in Canada, Europe, Japan, and Australia.

19. Aerosmith was one of the first rock bands to successfully make the transition to MTV, with their music videos for “Walk This Way” and “Janie’s Got a Gun” receiving heavy rotation on the network.

20. The band is currently working on a new album, which is scheduled to be released in 2020.